The minute you take that decision to pursue a worthy goal(defined as one that majority would rather avoid, for fear of failure etc), you immediately become prone to being used as the butt end of jokes by those you consider to be your friends, relatives etc. Many people find they cannot stand the scrutiny, and humiliation that comes with trying to do what no one has (or few people have) ever done before. So, they quit, and it ends there. If you know you really want to achieve your worthy goal, and you are determined not to cut ANY corners in reaching it(regardless of how painful your failures/setbacks are), then you need to learn how to deal with the widespread problem of mockery, ridicule, gossip and even direct attacks from those you come across during your journey. This article gives practical tips you will find very useful.

First published online: 2006

(This article is one of twenty-five(25) contained in Tayo Solagbade’s Ebook titled “25 Articles/True Stories On Self-Development, Entrepeneuring & Web Marketing To Help You Succeed More Often“) Continue reading →

Life is full of ups and downs. Quite often, to get to the top, we first have to endure going DOWN, and having to exert ourselves to climb back up and BEYOND where we originally fell from.

Challenges we face will come in various forms. In order to qualify for the reward of success we seek in life, we will have to take them on, and overcome.

Haters, whether they know it or not, are helpers of those they hate ON. The key is for the HATED to understand this, and use it to his/her advantage.

Jim Rohn advised: “Be grateful for adversity, for it forces the human spirit to grow… He explained that there cannot be achievement in the absence of adversity…we have to achieve IN SPITE of adversity, if we are to truly succeed.

This is why complaining never helps. When haters turn their lenses on you, and begin to viciously backstab or openly castigate you, that will be the time for you to be at your adrenaline boosted best. Continue reading →